By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, June 23 — With the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) set to take effect next month, consumer groups are calling on the government to zero-rate essential services, expand the Budi Madani cash aid programme, and introduce a national price transparency framework to...

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Feb 15 — Shortages in supply and high demand are driving up tomato prices, but the situation is still manageable, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) Penang branch director S.

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 30 — The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) called for the immediate setting up of a commission of inquiry, to investigate an incident where a logistics warehouse, under construction in Batu Maung, Bayan Lepas near here, collapsed on Tuesday night.

TOKYO, Oct 23 — A recent surge in global interest rates is heightening pressure on the Bank of Japan to change its bond yield control next week, with a hike to an existing yield cap set just three months ago being discussed as a possibility.

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 24 — The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) today urged the government to limit the sales of Covid-19 self-test kits to only authorised pharmacies and retail outlets to facilitate monitoring by the Medical Device Authority (MDA).

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 7 — The Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) to control the price of Covid-19 screening test at private clinics so that it is accessible to all.

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 4 — The Consumers’ Association of Penang  (CAP) urged the public to exercise caution when purchasing devices such as laptops or computers during the Covid-19 pandemic as high demand for these devices has led to a spike in fraudulent activities.

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 14 — It may not be sweet sounding but the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has an important message for Malaysians — adopt a healthy lifestyle to keep diabetes away.

GEORGE TOWN, July 23 — The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) has urged authorities to check on all food factories to ensure that they adhere to a high standard of hygienic food manufacturing practices.